Reflections on My Time as a United Church Homes Entrepreneur in Residence

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elder care

By Kelly de la Rocha, founder of poemRENOVATION I came to the United Church Homes Entrepreneur in Residence program with carefully-cut-out word blocks and a whole lot of questions. I left with knowledge that will pave my path forward.  I’m Kelly de la Rocha, a poet, journalist and founder of poemRENOVATION, an arts-based word challenge.  […]

Meet Wanda

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elder care, Profiles

Wanda has a smile at least a mile wide. A community member at The Pines United Church Homes assisted living community, she adds brightness to every gathering. I felt lucky to have her attend all three of the poemRENOVATION workshops I held while there as an entrepreneur in residence. During one workshop, she chose a […]

Meet Marlene

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elder care, Profiles

Marlene, a member of a memory care community in Marietta, Ohio, spends much of her time sleeping and doesn’t often participate in group activities. The staff was delighted when she decided to try poem RENOVATION.  Rev. Patricia Vargas, the community’s chaplain, said she has never seen Marlene more engaged than she was while participating in […]

Engage Students & Groups with Spooky Literary Renovations

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Email kdelarocha@poemrenovation.com for a free copy of poem RENOVATION’s spooky unit! Your class or group will get their creative juices flowing by renovating creepy passages from works like Frankenstein and Coraline. Accompanying mini lessons on topics including hyperbole and mood make learning fun! poem RENOVATION is an engaging activity for everyone from pre-teens to senior […]